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Since his death in 1881, Henry
McCarty—aka William Bonney, alias Billy the Kid—has been the subject of
thousands of published volumes, most of them unavailable to the general
public. In movies, stage plays, short stories, novels, newspaper articles,
poems, and songs, literally hundreds of authors have been drawn to explore
his near mythical persona.
 This
collection makes the best of this work accessible. An artfully arranged
anthology, Billy the Kid: The Best Writings on the Infamous Outlaw
includes rare excerpts from the Kid’s canon. Together, these pieces of
fiction, biography, and personal essay yield a compelling collage of
character—and are an essential addition to the library of anyone
interested in the myths and the realities of one of America’s most
fascinating historical figures.
About the Author
Harold Dellinger is a bookseller, small-press publisher, and the author of
Jesse James: The Best Writings on the Notorious Outlaw and His Gang (GPP).
A former parole officer residing in Kansas City, Missouri, he has long
been interested in the history of outlaws and, of course, lawmen, also.
Review prepared by the author.
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